BlueBus

wyshyvanuk · 05-25-2022, 11:24 AM

Are there any differences between removing the trunk rear bulkhead panel on a roadster and removing it on a coupe? I'm about to install a Bluebus unit. Lots of coupe pics and instructions but I haven't seen anything on the roadster. Thanks!!

WAGMI · 07-12-2022, 12:59 PM

Just ordered a bluebus for the roadster too, looking to see if you ever found the difference?

wyshyvanuk · 07-12-2022, 01:26 PM

Greetings. I haven't attempted the installation yet, but I've received some TIS pages from Ted Salmon with BlueBus. If you PM your email address I'll forward the email string.
Thanks,
Ted

mothy5000 · 07-25-2022, 09:17 PM

I installed mine in my roadster. Extremely easy. There is a YouTube video on it.

Clearancediver · 07-25-2022, 11:08 PM

If you drill down further in the software link on the website… there is more info on install etc.

wyshyvanuk · 07-29-2022, 04:13 PM

mothy5000: Did you locate any E85 specific instructions? I've looked both on the BlueBus site and on YouTube, but without success. Am I overcomplicating the installation?
Thanks,
Ted

Clearancediver · 07-29-2022, 07:43 PM

Look at the links available here…

https://github.com/tedsalmon/BlueBus...rmware-Upgrade

Install of a 2007…. https://www.bluebus.dev/install

And a Google search results page of install on Z4…

https://www.google.ca/search?q=Blueb...;client=safari

jmilt13 · 07-30-2022, 03:03 PM

Does the Z4 require an additional adapter? Also, does this mean you have to give up Sirius/XM stock unit?

bob'smerlot · 09-12-2022, 07:19 AM

Realize this is an older post, but was hoping there might be an answer......
Bueller?

DRandall · 09-16-2022, 10:44 PM

I’ve ordered a bluebus unit and am waiting. in thr meantime, I went in my trunk and found the necessary connections. There are 2 connectors hidden in the wiring bundle for a CD changer. And, if you are going to add bluetooth phone integration, there is a 54pin port that you’ll also need. If you have the nav system, then there is a silver telematics unit a bit larger than a paperback book. you disconnect the 54 pin cable from this unit and use the bluebus adapter to connect it. The hardest part was getting to the wires. pulling up the carpet by the rear trunk wall is a serious PITA. The actual install should take about 10 minutes, if that. there is a pull tab that pokes through the carpet. I cut 2 horizontal and 2 vertical slits in the carpet to push it through. There are also a number of plastic carpet rivets that are bound to break when you remove them. I bought a bunch of replacements for when the unit is installed and the carpet goes back in place.

mothy5000 · 01-08-2023, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by wyshyvanuk

mothy5000: Did you locate any E85 specific instructions? I've looked both on the BlueBus site and on YouTube, but without success. Am I overcomplicating the installation?
Thanks,
Ted

/Sorry for the late reply. Did you get yours installed? Ted has a YT video on the BB website for e85s. The e46 is pretty much the same. I velcroed mine to the trunk side of the back wall just behind the center console compartment.

homebrw · 04-06-2024, 02:37 PM

Hi. I am currently on the struggle bus. I have found zero videos of an E85 roadster. Carpet sucked. Still wasn't able to remove it at top. I can only find one wire (3 pin) behind amp. Anyone know of a video for the Z4 M Roadster?

05-25-2022, 11:24 AM	#1
wyshyvanuk Second Lieutenant 449 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4 MR Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Tucson AZ iTrader: (0)	BlueBus Are there any differences between removing the trunk rear bulkhead panel on a roadster and removing it on a coupe? I'm about to install a Bluebus unit. Lots of coupe pics and instructions but I haven't seen anything on the roadster. Thanks!!
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07-12-2022, 12:59 PM	#2
WAGMI New Member 21 Rep 13 Posts Drives: '08 Z4MR Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Z4M Roadster [0.00]	Just ordered a bluebus for the roadster too, looking to see if you ever found the difference?
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07-12-2022, 01:26 PM	#3
wyshyvanuk Second Lieutenant 449 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4 MR Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Tucson AZ iTrader: (0)	Greetings. I haven't attempted the installation yet, but I've received some TIS pages from Ted Salmon with BlueBus. If you PM your email address I'll forward the email string. Thanks, Ted
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07-25-2022, 09:17 PM	#4
mothy5000 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 35 Posts Drives: '08 BMW Z4 3.0si E85 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0)	I installed mine in my roadster. Extremely easy. There is a YouTube video on it.
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Clearancediver Lieutenant 90 Rep 406 Posts Drives: 2004 Z4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Victoria, BC Canada iTrader: (0)	If you drill down further in the software link on the website… there is more info on install etc. __________________ Sent from my smart phone...
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07-29-2022, 04:13 PM	#6
wyshyvanuk Second Lieutenant 449 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4 MR Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Tucson AZ iTrader: (0)	mothy5000: Did you locate any E85 specific instructions? I've looked both on the BlueBus site and on YouTube, but without success. Am I overcomplicating the installation? Thanks, Ted
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07-29-2022, 07:43 PM	#7
Clearancediver Lieutenant 90 Rep 406 Posts Drives: 2004 Z4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Victoria, BC Canada iTrader: (0)	Look at the links available here… https://github.com/tedsalmon/BlueBus...rmware-Upgrade Install of a 2007…. https://www.bluebus.dev/install And a Google search results page of install on Z4… https://www.google.ca/search?q=Blueb...;client=safari __________________ Sent from my smart phone...
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07-30-2022, 03:03 PM	#8
jmilt13 Private 19 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 3.0si Coupe Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Indy iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Z4 3.0SI Coupe [9.00]	Does the Z4 require an additional adapter? Also, does this mean you have to give up Sirius/XM stock unit? Last edited by jmilt13; 07-31-2022 at 05:40 PM.. Reason: spelling
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09-12-2022, 07:19 AM	#9
bob'smerlot Private 11 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2004 bmw z4 3.0i Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: ohio iTrader: (0)	Realize this is an older post, but was hoping there might be an answer...... Bueller?
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09-16-2022, 10:44 PM	#10
DRandall New Member 9 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2003 BMW Z4 e85 2.5i Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	I’ve ordered a bluebus unit and am waiting. in thr meantime, I went in my trunk and found the necessary connections. There are 2 connectors hidden in the wiring bundle for a CD changer. And, if you are going to add bluetooth phone integration, there is a 54pin port that you’ll also need. If you have the nav system, then there is a silver telematics unit a bit larger than a paperback book. you disconnect the 54 pin cable from this unit and use the bluebus adapter to connect it. The hardest part was getting to the wires. pulling up the carpet by the rear trunk wall is a serious PITA. The actual install should take about 10 minutes, if that. there is a pull tab that pokes through the carpet. I cut 2 horizontal and 2 vertical slits in the carpet to push it through. There are also a number of plastic carpet rivets that are bound to break when you remove them. I bought a bunch of replacements for when the unit is installed and the carpet goes back in place. Last edited by DRandall; 09-17-2022 at 08:33 AM..
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04-06-2024, 02:37 PM	#12
homebrw New Member 2 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 06 Z4 MR, 22 Mustang GT PP1 Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Carolina! iTrader: (0)	Hi. I am currently on the struggle bus. I have found zero videos of an E85 roadster. Carpet sucked. Still wasn't able to remove it at top. I can only find one wire (3 pin) behind amp. Anyone know of a video for the Z4 M Roadster?
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